DIY - Gorgeous Pink Lip Balm

You will need a small plastic bag, vaseline, a small empty bottle and a blusher at your choice. Younique's Moodstruck Minerals Blusher is 100% natural, chemical-free, mineral-based pigment powders, free of talc, oils, preservatives, perfumes, synthetic dyes, and parabens and it's available in 5 gorgeous shades.

Take a little bit of the blusher pigment into the bag, mash it very well and then pour it into the empty bottle. Then add a scoop of vaseline into the bottle and mix it very, very well, until you find a homogenous color and consistency.
And that's it, your lip balm is ready, it's a 100% natural product, super moisturizing and soothing.

Rose Water For Gorgeous Skin

Rose Water is one of the oldest beauty products in the world, used by every woman, no matter the skin tone, type, or place where she lives.
Just a cotton pad saturated in Rose Water, mixed with a bit of water, used as a toner, the effects are overwhelming: it soothes the skin, making it more even. It also helps fight acne and calm it.
Extra tip: if you have zits, or severe acne, try cracking an uncoated aspirin and toss it into a mix of Rose Water and water.

Homemade Pumpkin Face Mask

This homemade face mask is perfect for a Vitamin A boost on your skin. It will leave your skin smooth and soft, and it's also great for those who suffer from acne.
So here's what you need:

• 2 cups of freshly cooked pureed pumpkin (canned is also an option);
• 4 tbsp of plain yogurt
• 4 tbsp of honey
• 1/3 cup of ground almonds
• 1/4 tsp of olive oil

Stir the pumpkin with the yogurt, the honey and the olive oil. Next, mix it with all the other ingredients and apply it to your clean and damp skin. Leave it for 10 minutes.
Then wipe your face with a damp cloth to remove the mask. If you still have leftovers, you can easily keep the mix in the fridge.
Finish this ritual with a cotton pad damp in Rose Water, that will help your pores to close, without drying out the skin.

Homemade face scrub for a lazy sunday

Cheap and efficient, homemade masks can be made with ingredients you have at home and the result is really good and pretty:

Homemade Scrub - To renew the skin 

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon of brown sugar
1 tablespoon of thin oatmeal flakes
2 tablespoons of honey
1 small portion of Younique's Awake Facial Cleanser

Preparation:
Mix all ingredients. First, wash your face thoroughly with water. With the face still damp, apply the scrub in circular and upward movements, always in from the center in the direction of the side of the face, towards the ears and scalp margins.
Wash your face with warm water afterwards and apply your moisturizer, or try the Younique's Brilliant Daily Moisturizing Gel, for a toned finish.

Helpful Home Remedies for Acne and Pesky Pimples

Your skin is your friend. You like your skin. Your skin likes you. It protects you from the elements and literally keeps you together. You in turn do your best to protect it from any kind of damage. Then, one day, acne rears its ugly head and you suddenly hate your skin. What do you do then? Turn to harsh chemicals and expensive scrubs? That’s a fine way to thank a friend who’s been there for you since day one. Your epidermis isn't at fault here-it can’t help that your hormones are causing all that extra sebum to clog up your pores or the fact that bacteria is running rampant. If your skin could talk it would say something along the lines of “patience, grasshopper. Treat me right and I shall repay you in kind."

That’s just my guess. The point is, natural acne remedies are a good way to get rid of it or at least hold it at bay. They make you step back and really figure out what’s going on with your skin and how to work with it. Chances are, your skin will repay you in kind for not simply ravaging it with strange chemicals - and your wallet will probably thank you too. 

Make a cinnamon and honey mask

Honey is sticky and cinnamon is spicy, it seems like they’re both things you’d want to avoid getting near your skin. Surprisingly, while it may sound strange, honey and cinnamon make a (literally) killer combo when it comes to acne. Cinnamon has antimicrobial properties, so it can help stop bacteria from getting out of hand. Then honey is a natural antibiotic, ready and waiting to wipe the little buggers out.

You will need…
-2 tablespoons of honey
-1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- paper towels

Directions
Rinse your face with water and pat dry. Mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon together until they are thoroughly blended and have formed a sort of paste. Apply the mask to your face (or spot treat) and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off completely and pat your face dry. This is a sticky mixture, so make sure you have some paper towels on hand.



Make an orange peel paste

Ah, oranges. They taste rejuvenating and refreshing and our skin may find them just as appealing as our taste buds do. Acne that is caused by bacteria and extra oil/dead skin cells clogging up pores may improve with the use of an orange peel face mask of sorts. Thanks to the vitamin C, citric acid and it’s astringent properties. Vitamin C is particularly helpful because it promotes the growth of new healthy cells, keeping your skin in better overall condition.

You will need…

-2 Orange peels
-Clean, fresh water

Directions
Rinse your face with water and pat dry. Grind/pound up your orange peels (you could use a blender, mortar and pestle, whatever gets the job done) and add a little water to create a paste. Add a little at a time, as too much will make it too thin and runny. Once you have the right consistency, apply it to your face and/or problem areas. Wait for 20-25 minutes. Ideally the mask should be firm but it can still work if it isn't.  Rinse off completely with water, pat your face dry and apply a good moisturize.



The land of milk and honey (or yogurt)

While there is quite a bit of hub bub around dairy products causing acne, applied topically it seems that milk can improve your outbreaks and skin tone. The reason it is suggested that milk would cause acne is because of the extra hormones in it-but unless it’s ingested, this doesn't really do much. For the most part, it just soothes the irritated skin and helps tone down the redness. Cleopatra swore on the milk baths she took and well, she was Cleopatra. You could also use yogurt. The acids in it are antibacterial while the fat provides moisture, making it quite nourishing for skin.

You will need…
- 1 tablespoon plain low-fat or full-fat yogurt or milk, anything but skim
- 1 tablespoon of natural, raw, honey

Directions
Let yogurt or milk come to room temperature (or close to) so you don’t get a chilly shock when you put it on your skin. Mix 1 tablespoon of milk or yogurt thoroughly with 1 tablespoon of honey. You can apply the mixture with a cotton pad but scooping it up and patting it on works just fine as well. Let each layer dry before adding a new one, until the mask is the thickness you want. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Wash your mask off and use a washcloth to gently scrub in a circular motion, getting rid of loosened dead skin. Once you’re finished, moisturize as usual.



Tap into tea tree oil

You’ll read about tea tree oil for a lot of home remedies but will most likely see it mentioned the most when comes to skin care specifically, acne. But why then when too much oil is clogging the pores and making you break out, would you want to use more oil? Tea tree oil isn't like the oil your skin naturally produces, rather it is more like a solvent that cuts through the extra sebum and dead skin cells, and unblocks the pores. Its antibacterial properties also kill off the acne causing bacteria and prevent further outbreaks. 

Note: Tea tree oil is okay for topical use but should never be ingested. It should also always be diluted before use.

You will need…
-Tea tree oil (a small bottle will do)
-Clean water
-Q-tips or cotton balls

Directions
Wash your face with water and pat dry. Dilute tea tree oil by mixing 1 part oil to 9 parts water. Dip a Q-tip or cotton swab in mixture and apply to problem areas. If you decide you want a stronger dilution after a while, you can slowly (slowly!) begin to increase the strength, making sure to use each new mixture for at least a week for making it any stronger. Again, it should never be applied undiluted. You can apply a light moisturizer afterwards if you wish.

Another option, especially if you have sensitive skin is to dilute it with aloevera gel instead of water.

20 AWESOME Beauty Uses for Coconut Oil

Why use coconut oil? It'ss very good at hydrating skin. It sinks in deep, conditions, moisturizes, and softens skin. It isn’t pumped full of water or petroleum byproducts. Skin is kept clean by an oily substance called sebum. When sebum mixes with too much dirt, bacteria, and dead skin cells it can clog pores and lead to acne and other blemishes. Coconut oil naturally clears away dirt, grime, and dead skin cells. It even has some antibacterial properties, killing off harmful bacteria. 

Cheekbone Highlighter - Apply a small amount on cheekbones over makeup.

Shaving Lotion - Close shave and a moisturizer at the same time.

Facial Scrub - Combine 2 tablespoons of coconut oil with 2 tablespoons of raw brown sugar and apply to face. [2-3x/week]

Body Scrub - Combine coconut oil and sugar. Check out this DIY Sugar Scrub recipe.

Makeup Remover - Mix 3 tablespoons of rose water + 1 teaspoon of coconut oil for a natural makeup remover that actually promotes healthy skin!

Homemade Deodorant - You only need a few ingredients in addition to coconut oil to make this simple deodorant recipe.

Homemade Lip Balm or Lip Gloss - Apply directly or create a flavored version with this simple lip balm recipe.

Diaper Rash Cream - Apply regularly to the baby's bottom to improve skin health.

Sexual Lubricant - Self-explanatory ;)

Stretch Mark Preventer During Pregnancy - This safe, healthy oil can be applied multiple times each day to help moisturize your stretching skin.

Nipple Cream During Breastfeeding - Coconut oil is a popular choice for nursing mothers because it is a natural safe product.

Massage Oil - Coconut oil is the perfect choice for a massage oil. Not too greasy and with a relaxing scent.

Body Moisturizer - Apply directly after showering.

Fade Age Spots - Rub on hands or other areas daily.

Sunburn Care - A great moisturizer to use after you've gotten a bit too much sun.

Facial Moisturizer - After you wash your face, massage a light layer on your skin.

Mix in Bath Water - Melt about 1/4 cup in the microwave and add it to your bath water and soak.

Tanning Oil - Put in a spray bottle and bring to beach. Spray on to keep skin moisturized. [Of course ALWAYS use an SPF product!]

Dry Feet Treatment - Mix with salt to form a foot scrub.

Elbow Rub - Helps manage the dry skin on your elbows.